1:1 Aides- Behavior Technician -School Based-Suffolk County
About The Position
Family of Kidz is hiring a school-based Behavior Technician in Suffolk County, New York. The position supports students with special needs by providing individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assistance in collaboration with school personnel and a behavior consultant or clinical supervisor. The role includes implementing behavior support plans and skill-acquisition programs, collecting data, assisting with classroom assignments and daily living tasks, and helping students transition between locations. The schedule follows the school district calendar, including holidays and breaks, with daytime hours that vary by district; an example schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The position is 25–32 hours per week and pays $22–$28 per hour. Family of Kidz has supported children with special needs from birth to adulthood since 1998, focusing on understanding each child’s needs and teaching skills that promote independence and quality of life. The company provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment across employment terms and conditions.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of experience working with children or adolescents with special needs in a supervised setting.
- High school diploma at minimum.
- Reliable transportation.
- Passion for working with children, adolescents, families, and therapists.
- High integrity and strong professional values.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Exposure to maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Empathetic and considerate approach.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field.
- Experience with students with autism and/or maladaptive behaviors.
- Bilingual ability.
- Opportunities are available for RBT and BCBA supervision and for RBTs to earn PDUs.
Responsibilities
- Respond professionally to students’ individualized goals, needs, and requests, as well as supervisors’ requests.
- Work with school personnel, including classroom and special education teachers, teaching assistants, school psychologists, social workers, behavior consultants, and related service providers, to support student success.
- Collaborate with a behavior consultant and/or clinical supervisor to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students with special needs.
- Assist with classroom assignments under the classroom teacher’s direction.
- Implement behavior support plans and skill-acquisition programs, including data collection, progress reporting, and CPI training and implementation.
- Assist with daily living tasks such as mobility, hygiene, and transitions.
- Escort students to locations such as the bathroom, cafeteria, and therapy sessions.
- Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Understand and demonstrate the company’s core values.
Benefits
- Paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Referral Program.
- Professional Development Assistance.
- Team Building Events.
- Incentive Program.
- Opportunities for RBT and BCBA supervision.
- Opportunities for RBTs to earn PDUs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
